12CHI

12 Child and Family Studies (12CHI)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Jenny O'Sullivan, Nadene Brouwer, Celia King.

12 Child and Family Studies

The theme of this course is A Child’s World and its Influences. This course is designed for students who want to learn about children and the issues facing families today. Gain knowledge, skills and attitudes to prepare for further study in early childhood and other related fields.

Course Components

  • Learn about the determinants of Health, as they relate to young children
  • Construct and use play resources and learn the importance of play in child development
  • Research into Community Support Services
  • Introduction to Child Development
  • Self-management skills for learning and household conservation
  • Acquire skills necessary to start to provide quality interactions essential for a child’s development

Course Overview

Term 1
Learn about the determinants of Health, as they relate to young children

Term 2
Research into Community Support Services
Introduction to Child Development
Construct and use play resources and learn the importance of play in child development

Term 3
Self-management skills for learning and household conservation
Acquire skills necessary to start to provide quality interactions essential for a child’s development

Term 4
Acquire skills necessary to start to provide quality interactions essential for a child’s development
Completion of standards outstanding

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

Genuine interest in children and 10 credits in a Level 1 writing-rich subject

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Take Home Component Cost

Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 0 credits
Internal - 18 credits

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 24
Internal Assessed Credits: 0
External Assessed Credits: 24
Optional Credits Available: 0
Optional Internal Assessed Credits: 0
Optional External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 377 v9
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of diversity in workplaces


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 1827 v9
NZQA Info

Identify personal support needs and services in the local community


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 7118 v7
NZQA Info

Manage own learning in a programme


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 12359 v6
NZQA Info

Describe household sustainability strategies


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29853 v2
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of health issues, practices and services to protect and enhance the wellbeing of young children


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29857 v2
NZQA Info

Describe patterns of development and learning for young mokopuna/children


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29858 v2
NZQA Info

Provide and reflect on the value of play experiences for a mokopuna/child's development and learning


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0